MK Diamond MK-3000 Series - Manual (Page 9)

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MK-3000 SERIES SAFETY
SAW BLADE SAFETY
For complete safety information, refer to ANSI Safety Code B7.1 available through the American
National Standards Institute.
ALWAYS keep area around the machine clear of obstructions and clear the work area of
unnecessary people. Keep all body parts away from the blade and all other moving parts.
Keep hands out of line of saw blade. Never reach around or over saw blade.
Before starting the machine, check that all guards are in position and correctly fitted.
NEVER allow blade exposure from the guard to be more than 180 degrees. DO NOT
operate this machine with any guard removed.
Inspect the blade, flanges, and shafts for damage before installing the blade. NEVER use
damaged or worn blade flanges. Discard cracked, chipped or bent blades. Cracks in the
core, hot spots on the core, warping steel core, missing segments and damaged arbor hole
are all visible indications that the blade is damaged.
The blade shaft flanges must be of proper diameter for the size of blade being used.
DO NOT exceed maximum blade speed, as excessive speed could result in blade break-
age. Use ONLY blades marked with a maximum operating speed greater than the blade
shaft speed. Verify speed and saw drive configuration by checking blade shaft RPM, pulley
diameters, and blade flange diameters.
Use the correct blade for the type of work being done. Use only reinforced abrasive blades
or steel center diamond blades. DO NOT use carbide-tipped blades. Check with the blade
manufacturer if you do not know if blade is correct.
Make sure the blade and flanges are clean and free of dirt and debris before mounting the
blade on the saw. Verify the blade arbor hole matches the machine spindle before mounting
the blade. ALWAYS mount the blade solidly and firmly. Wrench tighten the arbor nut.
Make sure that the arrow on the blade points in the same direction as the arrow marked on
the blade guard. Before turning the switch "ON", make sure that the blade is correctly in-
stalled and operating properly.
In the event of blade failure, replace blade guard immediately.
Do not touch a dry cutting blade immediately after use. These blades require several min-
utes to cool after each cut. Do not use a blade that has been overheated (core has bluish
color).
CAUTION
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WARNING
Diamond Blades improperly used are dangerous. Comply with American National Standards Institute
Safety Code B7.1 and Occupational Safety and Health Act covering Speed, Safety Guards, Flanges,
Mounting Procedures, General Operating Rules, Handling, Storage and General Machine Conditions.
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